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VN10 ERX

2010 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,564 mi
Last recorded184,564 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 ERX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 184,564 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 172,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn And Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn And Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door Window Inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Prop-Shaft Front Rubber Coupling Slightly Worn/Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 172,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread Face Has Cut Exposing Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn And Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn And Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Door Window Inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear Prop-Shaft Front Rubber Coupling Slightly Worn/Perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 160,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 153,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 148,285 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 148,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,841 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,445 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 141,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 138,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 131,766 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2017 131,760 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,628 miles

front discs lipped and scored

rear discs lipped

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2016 125,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs lipped and scored

rear discs lipped

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,926 miles

front discs lipped and scored

rear discs lipped and scored

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wash/wiper inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 105,365 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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VN10 ERX is a 2010 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 76,942 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN10 ERX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN10 ERX registered?

VN10 ERX is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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